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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Ramon

California · 44,722 residents · 20.059 sq mi
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San Ramon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,856. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $421,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 102% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,722
+27%since 1990
from 35,303 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,230 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 1,760 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.5
+12%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K45K61K76K91K1990201020202024San Ramon
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,856
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,607 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,336
+68%since 1990
from $25,196 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$421,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,388
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $903 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
28.7% rent
Afford Score
4.4
−11%since 1990
from 5.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(30,871)
Black1.8%(642)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,947)
Asian9.1%(3,214)
Diversity Score37.8%(13,347)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(32,356)
Black1.9%(842)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(3,238)
Asian14.8%(6,629)
Diversity Score50.7%(22,684)
Diversity Score
51
+34%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 42.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 95.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
−4%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Ramon, California?

San Ramon, California has about 44,722 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in San Ramon, California?

The typical household in San Ramon, California earns about $95,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Ramon, California expensive?

In San Ramon, California, the median home is worth about $421,000, and the typical rent is about $1,388 a month.

How educated are people in San Ramon, California?

About 52.7% of adults age 25 and over in San Ramon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Ramon, California?

About 2.0% of people in San Ramon, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Ramon, California grown since 1990?

Yes, San Ramon, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,419 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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